1992 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J193 NRU
1992 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 149,141 km. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 149,141 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1590cc
J193 NRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 149,141 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J193 NRU Odometer History
- 11/07/2022139,983 km
- 27/06/2023142,062 km+2,079 km
- 10/07/2023142,871 km+809 km
- 03/07/2024146,209 km+3,338 km
- 18/07/2025149,141 km+2,932 km
Average of roughly 3,032 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J193 NRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mazda Mx-5 (J193 NRU) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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